John Pettes
John Pettes | |
|---|---|
| United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
| In office 1849–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Kent Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Chapin |
| Sheriff of Windsor County, Vermont | |
| In office 1837–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Bowen |
| Succeeded by | Joel Lull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1793 Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 24, 1868 (aged 75) Windsor, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old South Cemetery, Windsor, Vermont |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Lucy Richards (m. 1820-1849, her death) |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Farmer Businessman Government official |
John Pettes (March 17, 1793 - March 24, 1868) was a businessman and public official who was active in Windsor, Vermont. Among the offices in which he served were Sheriff of Windsor County (1837-1839) and United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1849-1853).